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Controlling Expenditures in Difficult Economic Times The current slowing economy has prompted many individuals to take a closer look at how and where they spend their money. If you find yourself in this situation, and many of us do, you may need to develop some restraint in consumption and grasp the value of saving to build wealth for the future.   Prepare Financially for a Possible Job Loss Fresh reports of layoffs abound, and the unemployment rate continues to climb. It?s now over 10% in quite a few states, and the national rate could be there before long.   Borrowing from Your 401(k) Plan Individuals who participate in a 401(k) plan sometimes borrow from their plan.